Yamunotri – Gangotri – Kedarnath – Badrinath

Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar

8 Nights & 9 Days With itinerary

CHAR DHAM YATRA from Haridwar – Comfortable Travel with NCD

About Char Dham Yatra Tour

NCD delightfully takes you on a spiritually invigorating journey of the Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar, covering all the four holy shrines Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The 8 nights 9 days yatra commences from Haridwar, the sacred starting point of the Char Dham. This trip from the Himalays is meant for families and groups of friends looking for spiritual blessings and tranquility. The yatra starts from Haridwar to Barkot where you spend some time resting and getting ready for your visit to Jankichatti and a small trek to the river Yamuna’s source, Yamunotri. You then head back to Barkot after the darshan and then proceed to Uttarkashi which is a beautiful town located beside the Bhagirathi River.

The journey begins in Uttarkashi and progresses to the revered site of Gangotri, the mountain that is regarded as the source of River Ganga. After visiting the Gangotri temple, you return back to Uttarkashi. From there, you proceed to Guptkashi where you spend the night to prepare yourself for the next holy destination – Kedarnath Ji. Travel to Gaurikund from Guptkashi by vehicle; from there, the trek to Kedarnath, which is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of lord Shiva, starts. Following the darshan and blessings, you make your way back to Guptkashi, from where your onward journey is to the holy temple of Badrinath. The journey ends after visiting Badrinath Temple and Tapt Kund and then heading from Badrinath to Haridwar.

While on the pilgrimage of Haridwar, NCD is always there to serve you with relialbe, comfortable, and tame vehicles like Taxis and Tempo Travellers, depending on the size of your group, throughout the Char Dham Yatra. Their drivers are reliable too, ensuring you a smooth and worry-free journey across the Himalayas. Travel with friends or family and we assure you, with the support of NCD, your Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar will turn out to be smooth, comfortable and spiritually rewarding. So it’s best if you say yes right now, as booking your yatra with us now gives you the divine blessings of all four dhams accompanied by complete support from NCD.

Tour Duration 8 nights and 9 days from Haridwar

DAY 1: HARIDWAR TO BARKOT

Drive 215 km / 06 hours approx.

Today, start your journey to Barkot from Haridwar and overnight stay in a hotel at Barkot.

DAY 2: BARKOT TO JANKICHATTI TO BARKOT

Barkot to Jankichatti Drive -45 Km / Yamunotri 06 Km Trek One Side

After breakfast, drive towards Janki Chatti. On arrival, begin the 6 km trek to Yamunotri. Once you reach it, visit the main Yamunotri temple for Darshan and seek the blessings of Goddess Yamuna Ji. After paying homage, trek back to Janki Chatti. From here, drive back to Barkot. Dinner & overnight stay in the hotel.

“Yamunotri is a sacred place as the origin place of the River Yamuna. One of four sacred pilgrimages of Uttarakhand. It is located in the north of the Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand. The temple was built by Amar Singh Thapa, a Gurkha general, in the 18th century. Later the temple was damaged & renovated by Maharani Guleria of Jaipur in the 19th century. The source of the Yamuna River lies in the Yamunotri Glacier, which is at a height of 6,387 meters (20,955 ft) near the Bandarpunch peaks.”

DAY 3: BARKOT TO UTTARKASHI

Drive- 100Kms & it takes 4 hours approx

After breakfast drive to Uttarkashi. On arrival check in at the hotel. At evening visit the famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at the
hotel.

DAY 4: UTTARKASHI TO GANGOTRI TO UTTARKASHI

Drive 100 km, and its take 4 hours approx

In the morning after an early breakfast, drive towards Gangotri. Upon arrival, take a holy dip in the river Ganges & offer prayer to the Goddess Ganges. After Darshan, drive back to Uttarkashi. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

“The holy Gangotri temple is located at this sacred town. It is believed that at this place River Ganges descended on the earth after severe penance of King Bhagirathi. The Gangotri Temple was built by the Gurkha general Amar Singh Thapa in early 18th century. The Ganges originates from Gaumakh which is accessible after 19 Kms trek from Gangotri. During winters temple remain inaccessible due to heavy snowfall so the statue of Goddess Ganges is brought down to Mukhba, a small village in Harsil which lies on the way to the Gangotri Shrine.”

DAY 5: UTTARKASHI TO GUPTKASHI

Drive 230 Km & it takes 9 hours approx

After breakfast, drive towards Guptkashi. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6: GUPTKASHI TO GAURIKUND

(Drive: 30Kms & it takes 2 hours approx.) Gaurikund TO Kedarnath (17 km trek—one way)

Start the drive at 0530 hrs sharp to Gaurikund. Sonprayag is the closest stop before Gaurikund at distance of 06 Kms. Private Vehicles are allowed onlytill Sonprayag. (Hire the local vehicle from Sonprayag to Gaurikund). Upon arrival start the trek on the zigzag and well laid trail to Kedarnath or there are other options of pony or Doli available on rent.

On arrival check-in at hotel, freshen up and visit Kedarnath Ji. Pay homage to divine statue of Nandi bull, located at the temple entrance gate. Attend the evening Arti and offer your prayers to Lord Shiva. You can also visit Adi Shankaracharya Samadhi, the grave of Adi Guru Shankaracharya, located at the premises of Kedarnath temple which is also one of the most popular spot at Kedarnath. After offering prayers get back to hotel for an overnightstay.

“Kedarnath Dham is one of the pre-eminent divine temple of Lord Shiva. Temple is situated in a breathtaking location, near the source of Mandakini River. Kedarnath temple is highest located among the 12 Jyotirlingas and is also the most important temple among the Panch Kedars (group of five Shiva temples in Garhwal Himalayas).”

DAY 7: KEDARNATH TO GUPTKASHI

In the morning participate the arti at and abhishek at Kedarnath temple & take blessing from Kedarnath ji. Latter after breakfast trek down to same way where you come from. On arrival Gaurikund Drive to Guptkashi and check into a hotel followed by dinner & overnight stay.

DAY 8: GUPTKASHI TO BADRINATH

Drive – 150 Kms & it takes 7 hours approx

In the morning, after breakfast, drive to the holy shrine of Shri Badrinath Ji. There are various temples on the way, like the Vasudev temple, Vandevi temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Garur Ganga temple, Hanuman temple, and Ekadashi Gufa. Upon arrival at Badrinath, check in at the hotel. Freshen up and visit Shri Badrinath Ji. Take a holy dip in Tapt Kund, followed by a visit to the main temple for Darshan and to seek the blessings of Shri Badrinath Ji. After the visit, take some rest. In the evening you can visit the shrine for Arti Darshan. Overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9: BADRINATH TO HARIDWAR

Drive – 310 Kms & it takes 9 hours approx

After temple Darshan proceed drive to Haridwar and drop at Haridwar

“Badrinath Dham is located between the two mountains i.e. Nar and Narayan, Badrinath Dham or Badrinarayan temple is a holy shrine, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The sacred temple is first among the four holiest Char Dham of India & prime among the Chota Char Dham of Uttarakhand. The majestic holy shrine is also one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu.”

On arrival it’s time to conclude the lifetime religious tour of Chardham.

Journey ends with happiest memories

Hotel Details for Char Dham Yatra Tour

Deluxe Hotels:

Barkot (2N)- Hotel Sunrise or Similar
Uttarkashi (2N)- Shanti Homestay or Similar
Guptkashi (2N)- Hotel Green Valley or Similar
Kedarnath (1N)- Camp Stay without Meals
Badrinath (1N)- Hotel Maheen Residency or Similar

Char Dham Yatra Tour Includes

Transportation (Haridwar To Haridwar)
Transportation Services by Innova/ Indigo/ Swift Desire/ Etios/ Tempo Traveler (Ac will be off on mountains)
Driver Allowance Charges
24×7 Customer Support
All Toll, Parking, & fuel
Hotel booking depends on hotel room availability
2 Night stay at Barkot
2 Night stay at Uttarkashi
1 Night stay in Kedarnath Dham (Camp)
2 Nights stay in Guptkashi
1 Night stay in Badrinath Dham
Meals ( Breakfasts & Dinners except in Kedarnath)
Sightseeing (All Local Sightseeing of the Places)

Char Dham Yatra Tour Exclude

× GST
× No Meals in Kedarnath
× Any extra meals during travel.
× Any train fare/airfare unless specified.
× Anything that is not included in the inclusions.
× Garden entrance fees, permits, camera fees, and guide charges.
× Any rides, boating charges, or additional sightseeing tours other than those mentioned in the Inclusions/Itinerary.
× Personal expenses like phone calls, laundry, room heater charges, beverages, mineral water, room service, tea, coffee, etc.
× Any hike in fuel, tax structure (luxury tax, transport tax, or service tax), or any other expenses/services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Transport use for Char Dham Yatra

We at NCD will be there to provide you with trusted and comfortable journey facilities for the Haridwar to Yamunotri Yatra by innova and other vehicles, also customized to accommodate your travel group. If you are organizing a religious excursion with your friends, family, or elders, NCD will have the right vehicle for you.

We have a variety of taxis, like Sedan cars such as Swift Dzire and Etios for small families; SUVs like Ertiga and Innova for mid-size groups; and MUV/MPV cars like Innova Crysta and Marazzo for larger numbers of people to travel more comfortably and with more space. and last but not least, we provide ultra-luxurious Taxis such as Fortuner and other premium Taxis for high-class travel from yatra.

Also, for groups larger than the number mentioned above, NCD provides an entire fleet of Tempo Travellers from 13-seaters up to 27-seaters, and these are perfect for extended family groups, pilgrimage tours or groups of friends. Our tempo travellers are clean and spacious with comfortable seating, air conditioning and experienced drivers for a safe journey through the mountainous terrains in Uttarakhand.

Full Text Theme Ayurveda & wellness Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar 2020 We want to make your life easier and your Char Dham Yatra peaceful , relaxed and facilitated. No matter if you require a car (taxi) for 3-6 people or a tempo traveler for 10-27 people, NCD offers transportation services for all numbers of group sizes with the best car rental budget. We get you to the divine and back, with maintained vehicles and professional service as smooth as the blessings you find.

So just book your taxi or tempo traveler through NCD and experience the Char Dham Yatra from Haridwar without any stress with your family.

Things to carry for CD Yatra Tour

Warm clothes, jackets, raincoats, fleece jackets & thermals
Hand gloves, good quality footwear & extra pair of socks
Water bottles, energy bars & energy drinks
Caps/hats, sunglasses & towels
Trekking Shoes with good sole
Personal toiletries & medications (if any)
Backpack with waterproof lining
Power Bank & Torch
Basic Medical Care

Char Dham Yatra Tour Gallery

Terms & Conditions during Yatra

Organizers strictly prohibit the utilization of any narcotics and banned substances during the tours and would not be responsible for any adversities due to the same.
Weapon, fireworks and toxic substances are not allowed at this tour. Management would not be responsible for any person who has been found guilty under the indian law.
The organisers reserve the rights to evict any camper anytime without any refund if his/her actions violates any camp rules.
We are not responsible for your whereabouts or safety if you are outside
The camping premises.
Any loss to the camping materials such as tents, pillows, mattress or any property belonging to the campsite will be subjected to full payment of product mrp.
We won’t be responsible for any loss or damage of goods belonging to the travellers.
All guests must carry a govt issued valid id card.
Registrations/ tickets once booked cannot be cancelled / exchanged/ refunded.
Only campers staying with u s will be allowed inthen campsite and ifyou intend to bring guests from outside, you’ll have to pre-notify us.
Slots at campsite will be confirmed only after reciept of full payment. Management accepts no responsibility for injuries or the loss/ theft of any personal propertyduring the tour.
In case of any breakdown of the transport on the way, you would have to wait until the transport gets repaired. No backup transport would be provided and we shall not be blamed for any delay caused by the same or due to traffic.
Please cooperate with us in keeping the environment clean & safe.
Enjoy the trip, repect others & have memorable experience.
Ac of transport would be turned offf in hill areas.
No misbehaviour whatsoever will be entertained.